Photos of Shelter Dogs in the Portland Metro Area - A Collaboration of Volunteers

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Saturday, September 24, 2011

"DWAYNE" perfection in black

ADOPTED!

10/16/11

Yes, that's right! Dwayne is a gem! To quote our MCAS's amazing trainer Cindy: "Shelter pick of the day....GREAT with dogs, GREAT with people!"

At just 2 years old and a cuddly 64lbs, Dwayne is hands down a remarkable and loving fella. He will make an excellent indoor companion in any loving, forever home!

Watch his music video here:

Because of silly superstitions, and Hollywood depictions of bad guys wearing black, black dogs in shelters are often overlooked, and are generally the last to be adopted. This is known as "Black Dog Bias," you can read morehere. So why not make a statement and adopt sweet Dwayne, or another black dog from the shelter! Anyone who adopts a black dog or cat from a shelter is OK in our book!

Dwayne is at Multnomah County Animal Shelter. See his online profile here:

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Adopting an Animal is a big commitment that requires a lot of consideration. Each dog has a unique personality and different needs. To see if a particular dog would be a good match for your family or household click on the link to their online profile. You'll be directed to the official shelter or rescue website where there is an in-depth description of the dog. Next, you'll want to come down to the shelter and meet the dog. The shelter hours are posted on this site. Opt to adopt. Your shelter is full of fantastic dogs that make great companions and pets! The "About Adoption" link above also has some great information on adopting.